Production Planner

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

The Production Planner plays a key role in turning engineering ideas into real-world products by ensuring materials, schedules, and production activities stay aligned and on track. This position combines planning, coordination, and data analysis to support builds from initial material review through final assembly.

• Develop detailed schedules, material requirements lists and production plans for products or production processes where the manufacturing process is variable.
• Plan and issue schedules and material requirements.
• Coordinate Engineering, Production, Supply Chain and other applicable departments to achieve optimum utilization of facilities in meeting production schedules.
• Provide input to management regarding problems such as shortages, design changes, backlogs, and other issues.
• Maintain all appropriate paperwork.
• Perform inventory analysis and launch purchase requisitions within MRP, and create purchase requisitions in ERP if required.
• Interface with internal customers to convey obsolescence and lead time issues.
• Provide input to a cross‑functional team at production meetings and develop and distribute production schedules to key stakeholders.
• Ensure timely flow of material from receipt to factory floor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Curiosity‑driven approach to solving complex, customer‑driven problems as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi‑disciplinary program team members, program leadership, and non‑technical personnel.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products;
  Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Be a team player able to work in a fast‑paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years of production planning experience or related role, including a working knowledge of manufacturing activities, purchasing, materials, production processes, and engineering.

Crew location:
Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139‑3563.

Base salary range: $62,500.00 – $. Compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

• Work‑life balance through workplace flexibility.
• Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga.
• Health and finance workshops.
• Off‑site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact